Attention Restoration Business Owners! AI is calling the shots now… and for restoration pros, it’s getting sketchy. 👀 If this is you, you’re already seeing it—carriers investing heavily in AI to review claims, reduce human touch points, and speed up approvals (or denials). The old cycle of burned-out adjusters is fading… now it’s algorithms making […]
Category: Podcast
If You’re Not Involved, You’re Exposed: RAF Explained with Richie Kidwell
If you’re a restoration contractor in Florida and you’re not paying attention to industry advocacy, you may be leaving your business exposed. In this episode of The Restoration Rundown, I sit down with Richie Kidwell to break down the role of the Restoration Association of Florida (RAF) and why it matters more than most contractors […]
Richie Kidwell Joins us on the Restoration Rundown
We’ve got a surprise episode of the Restoration Rundown for you this week, and you won’t want to miss it! If you’re a restoration contractor in Florida and you’re not paying attention to industry advocacy, you may be leaving your business exposed! Richie Kidwell (Contractor Talk Podcast | RAF) gets into the details on this […]
It’s time to change the way you do FNOL with LiveSwitch
You’ve heard it from us time and time again, so now here is what Doug Weatherman has to say! LiveSwitch is revolutionizing the restoration industry with a powerful AI engine that notices exactly what you need—from wall colors to damage locations. No more sending too many trucks or not enough fans. Get the data you need instantly […]
Will we see you at the RIA Convention in Savannah (April 27-29)?
We’re heading to RIA! Meet us in Savannah at booth 530 for a fresh set of eyes on your strategy. Will you be there? Let us know in the comments! Hey, what’s up everybody? This is Ben Ricciardi with Ironclad Restoration Marketing. And if you’re heading over to the RIA convention in Savannah, Georgia, April 27th through […]
Restoration’s Most Elegant AI Model: A Threat to Your Bottom Line?
Think your TPA relationships are safe? Think again. The software being developed right now doesn’t just improve the process; it bankrupts the old way of doing things. We’re seeing a shift toward 24/7 automated enforcement that could seriously impact your bottom line. “If we come to a point where we’re talking about TPA, make no mistake […]
The Real Reason Your Restoration Phone Isn’t Ringing (It’s Not SEO)
When was the last time you looked at your website through the eyes of a frustrated customer? It’s time to stop chasing algorithms and start engineering an experience that turns clicks into calls. Have you ever woken up to water dripping on your face and realized that’s not rain? It’s actually your ceiling. Yeah, that really happens […]
In Case You Missed it- Our most recent Rundown Episode with Doug Weatherman (Full Replay Here!)
In this episode of The Restoration Rundown, I’m joined once again by Doug Weatherman to revisit a topic that’s becoming harder for the restoration industry to ignore: Artificial Intelligence. About a year ago, Doug wrote an article in C&R Magazine titled “We Have a Big Problem,” raising concerns about how AI could influence the restoration […]
Don’t Miss the Next Rundown Episode with Doug Weatherman- LIVE tomorrow @ 9:30 AM (EST)
In this episode of The Restoration Rundown, I’m joined once again by Doug Weatherman to revisit a topic that’s becoming harder for the restoration industry to ignore: Artificial Intelligence (AI). The reality is every claim has two audiences now. Well, three. You’ve always had the adjuster. You’ve always had the customer. But now you’ve got the machine. The machine […]
Are we training the machines that will beat us? AI and the Future of Restoration Claims with Doug Weatherman
Last year we were lucky to have Doug from Rare Restoration and Roofing join us on the Rundown and dive into AI and how it’s affecting the industry. Now he’s back and we’re revisiting the topic that’s on EVERYONE’S mind. If you’re a Restoration Business owner trying to understand how artificial intelligence may impact the […]